by Pete Sveen | Oct 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
The holidays are right around the corner and sometimes it is a challenge to find great gifts for your favorite DIY'er. I came up with a list of some of my favorite and most useful tools around the shop. These are all brands and products I use, which are built to last....
by Pete Sveen | Oct 16, 2013 | Concrete Tops
Concrete tables are a great DIY project for anyone. I remember back to the first concrete table I ever made. That was in 2007 after watching an episode about concrete counters on the DIY Network. Since then, I've built a number of tables and counters. I've also helped...
by Pete Sveen | Oct 15, 2013 | Uncategorized, Wood Working
The other day I was browsing projects on Ana White's website and came across a dining table I had to have. Sooooo…. a couple days later I have a completed and beautiful new table for dinner parties and meals. This table can be built for around $120-$150 and is...
by Pete Sveen | Oct 14, 2013 | Home Improvement
This weekend I took on a project to gain some much needed room in my garage. To maximize space, I built some simple shelves out of 2×4 construction grade pine and plywood. The project took up the majority of my weekend. — I am feeling much better now that...
by Pete Sveen | Oct 2, 2013 | Concrete Tops, Metal Work, Uncategorized
Below is your breakdown of how to embed a logo in a concrete counter. A couple months ago a neat really cool company from Missoula, Montana named onXmaps came to me and asked if I'd be interested in partnering on a DIY project for their brand new office building. They...
by Pete Sveen | Sep 30, 2013 | Metal Work, Uncategorized
A couple weeks ago I was browsing Craigslist and saw a trailer with potential. The old rusty blue trailer for sale was about 10 miles from my home town of Bozeman, Montana. It needed an overhaul before it would be ready to use, but I knew it would be a great trailer...
by Pete Sveen | Jul 29, 2013 | Yard
I thought I'd document my sod project a bit because it was a very quick and satisfying project. Here are the basics about installing sod. 1. Cost A roll of sod ranges between $3 – $4 in my part of the country (Bozeman, Montana). This is for a 2 ft by 5 ft roll...
by Pete Sveen | Jul 29, 2013 | Home Improvement
I closed on my new house last year and have slowly been working on house projects. This weekend I heard about Window Fims from Artscape and decided to give them a try. I had ugly curtains up before, and they are hard to open or close because the window is up pretty...
by Pete Sveen | Jul 28, 2013 | Wood Working
If you are looking to build a desk, this elegant and rustic looking desk is your next project! This desk or side table is easy to build and makes a great weekend project. The desk consists entirely of 2×4, 2×6, and 1×4 boards. The only special tool...
by Pete Sveen | Jul 12, 2013 | How to Make My Own Website, Uncategorized
Hey fellow DIY'ers! I hope you are having a great summer and that you are crossing a lot of projects off the list. Lately, I've been getting a number of emails from readers asking me how I created the blog to share my projects with the world. So, I am going to share...
